Both “Borouge” and “Yokogawa” have announced their collaboration to carry out Proof of Concept testing aimed at implementing AI-powered autonomous control processes within the operations of Borouge’s state-of-the-art control room in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.
Under this partnership, “Yokogawa Middle East & Africa”, a subsidiary specializing in automation technologies, will leverage its advanced AI technologies for data analysis and pattern recognition. This initiative aims to predict anomalies, enabling swift actions that help mitigate risks of unplanned operational downtimes. The Proof of Concept tests will also explore optimizing autonomous operational processes in control rooms to enhance overall efficiency and performance at Borouge.
Haitham Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, remarked, “Borouge is committed to executing its extensive program on AI, advanced technologies, and digital transformation. This collaboration with Yokogawa is intended to develop autonomous operational processes in control rooms, supported by AI capabilities in the world’s largest petrochemical complex, allowing Borouge to accelerate growth and deliver sustainable value to its shareholders.”
Norinao Sato, President and CEO of Yokogawa Middle East and Africa, added, “AI-driven control rooms represent a new generation of operational centers. They utilize AI, machine learning, and automation technologies to enhance decision-making, automate processes, improve safety, and increase efficiency sustainably. This transformation shifts control rooms from merely interactive monitoring stations to intelligent, proactive command centers.”
Notably, Borouge aims to capitalize on its global technology partnerships to harness AI and advanced technologies across its operations, enhancing performance and profitability. The company targets generating an additional value of AED 2.1 billion (USD 575 million) by 2025.
As of the end of the second quarter of the year, the company successfully achieved a value of AED 1.13 billion (USD 307 million) of its targeted goal.